Ask an MS Expert Program Series
The Ask an MS Expert program series provides an opportunity to learn more about multiple sclerosis from top MS experts. Programs focus on trending topics related to the MS community. Experts answer your questions and MS Navigators provide live resource support throughout each program.
Programs are recorded so that you can view them as your schedule allows. Check out previous episodes below. Closed caption is available live on Facebook and on the Society’s
YouTube channel.
Benefits of a Speech Language Pathologist
Fri., August 4 | 1-1:30 p.m. ET
Lesions on the brain can cause several types of changes in speech patterns for people with MS. In this program, Marissa A. Barrera, PhD, MSCS, CCC-SLP will share common speech and swallowing problems for people with MS, and why it’s important to have a speech language pathologist part of your healthcare team. Dr. Barrera is Assistant Dean of Health Sciences, Program Director, and Associate Professor of the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program at The Katz School for Science & Health at Yeshiva University.
La rehabilitación del suelo pélvico en la esclerosis múltiple
Miércoles, 16 de agosto | 7-8 p.m. ET
La disfunción del suelo pélvico y los problemas relacionados, como los trastornos de la vejiga e intestinales, pueden ser desafiantes para las personas que viven con esclerosis múltiple. En este programa, la Dra. Justine Payne, PT, DPT, NCS, PRPC, RYT, DN-C, hablará sobre los trastornos comunes del suelo pélvico y cómo la rehabilitación puede ayudar a las personas con esclerosis múltiple a mejorar estos síntomas. La Dra. Justine Payne, tiene un doctorado en fisioterapia, es especialista clínica titulada en neurología, especialista titulada en rehabilitación pélvica, maestra diplomada de yoga y profesora y asesora del programa de residencia en fisioterapia neurológica.
Quarterly Veterans Program